Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 679 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Placitas, NM

Cibola National Forest8 min drive
Placitas8 min drive
Santa Ana Star Casino15 min drive
Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

About this property

Charming custom 850 sq ft. Placitas Studio Style Guest House, Sleeping Loft & seperate Office Space with a Western flair on 1 1/2 country acres in the foothills of the Sandias, minutes from Albuquerque & Santa Fe. Beautiful matural environment yet only 10 minutes from shopping, restaurants and the interstate. Nice, dark skies for stargazing at night. Wild horses roam the neighborhood.

Sleeps 6 comfortably on Extra Comfy Queen Bed, Twin Sleeper Sofa (sleeps like a real bed) Plus Queen & Twin Futon mattresses in sleeping loft. Evenflo Baby Crib/Bed available.
Beautifully furnished with a Southwestern theme, Washer/Dryer, full kitchen, micro, toaster oven, toaster, coffee maker & other small appliances. All Linens, towels, kitchen items, paper products & soaps, etc. all included wtih daily or weekly rentals. Monthly rentals supply own soaps and paper products after first week. High speed Wifi. Plenty of free parking.
RV/Camper space w/ water and 110v. elec .hookups available for $20 additional fee nightly. Horse corral available at $15 per night per horse. You supply feed and hay, Plenty of Free Parking.
Wi-Fi, Flat Screen TV, DVD, VCR players w/ movie library , basic cable + antenna picks up local digital stations ). Stereo CD/Radio, Gas Bar-B-Q and picnic tables.

Please NO SMOKING indoors, and pick up after your pets.

NOTE: We are trying to be environmentally friendly, so we don't use air fresheners or harsh cleaning chemicals or heavy perfumes in the guest house. Please do the same.

Next to walking and biking trails ( near 5,000 acres open space with wild horses ) Awesome Sunsets & Views.
30 min. to Airport and Downtown Albuquerque; 45 min. to Santa Fe Plaza, 45 min. to Jemez Springs Area, 10 min. to good shopping, restaurants, world class golf & Super Walmart. 1 1/4 Hour to Santa Fe Ski Basin or Sandia Peak Ski Area. 30 min to longest Tram in the world open year round. 10 min. to Roadrunner Light Rail Train that runs from Belen to Santa Fe.

Lovely corral available for your horse at $15 per night. Pet Friendly
Come and stay with us!!! You'll love it!!!

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Property manager

Jake Finkelstein

Premier Host

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Well behaved, housebroken & quiet pets. Limit 2.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Placitas

This holiday home is located in Placitas. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Placitas and Santa Ana Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Farm Bernalillo Soccer Complex or Santa Ana Star Center.

Placitas, NM

What's nearby

Cibola National Forest - 8 min drive
Placitas - 8 min drive
Santa Ana Star Casino - 15 min drive
Sandia Casino - 22 min drive
Balloon Fiesta Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Santa Ana Star Casino - 16 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Cantina Rio - 16 min drive
Range Cafe - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 'Western' Guest House in the Placitas Foothills; Peaceful Yet Close located?

Situated in Placitas, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sandia Mountain Wilderness and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cibola National Forest and Placitas. Plein Air New Mexico Gallery and Coronado Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 May 2019

Peaceful and wonderful.

What a pleasure to stay at Jake's casita. So charming and full of fun western decor and comforts. It felt so good to return there every night after a long day. We relished every moment. Beautiful property and views, and so quiet. Just what we wanted! Jake and Robyn were wonderful hosts. Hope to return again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

4 Jan 2019

A Charming Southwestern Guest House with Spectacular Views

We loved the Southwestern theme throughout the guest house as well as the panoramic scenery in all directions. We also loved the privacy and complete quiet we experienced while staying there. The Finkelsteins were a delightful couple and mentioned several events we could attend in the area. Placitas was an easy drive from Albuquerque and getting to Santa Fe was also a reasonable distance. We would love to stay in this delightful hideaway again the next time we visit New Mexico.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

14 Oct 2018

Away from the city lights

The guest house was very pleasant. It had everything we needed. Jake was available if we needed anything else. The rooms are large without much separation, so no individual privacy here. That did not bother us. The location is off the highway and up and down curvy roads, some unpaved. It is hard to see at night to get there. That is also one of the great things about this place - it is so dark at night, if there are no clouds, you have a great view of the stars.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

11 June 2018

Serene, so comfortable, a delight!

Jake and Robyn are amazing! They really cared and were available to answer any questions we could think of about the area or help if anything came up. The property is very easy to find off the main road from the freeway (we drove in at midnight). It's close to Bernalillo, where you'll find all kinds of restaurants, shopping, and Albertson's (grocery store) are very close, about 10-15 minutes away. At the guest house, you feel as if you're far from civilization, the night sky plastered with stars it's so dark (unless it's a full moon, and then it's like there's a flashlight shining down from the sky), yet seemingly in minutes, you are in the middle of a good sized town/city. The guest house is very comfortable with several seating areas, so everyone in a group could have privacy to read, etc. Just a few steps out the door on the property is a trail that leads to so many trails and so much hiking it would be impossible to hike them all in months, probably! It takes 10 minutes to hike to the top of the first hill, where you can see for miles and miles. The views are breathtaking.The views are also great from the guest house itself, and the property so quiet and relaxing that we'd sit on the couch inside with no tv or music just watching the birds and squirrels at the feeders and gazing out at the hills in the distance. We spent two of the best weeks ever at any VRBO property. We will most definitely be back and will make Jake and Robyn's guest house our place to recharge from busy life. We left utterly refreshed and so happy. The property, Jake, and Robyn exude the best energy. So welcoming, so kind, so helpful. So delightful!

Stayed 13 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

23 May 2018

Super relaxing.

This place is quiet. We meet the owner once and never saw or heard them again. We had everything we needed in the house. We will be back. Thanks Jake and Robin.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jake Finkelstein

We moved to NM in 1970 and found it to be truly 'enchanting.' The weather, scenery and culture of this part of the country can't be beat. Our property is located far enough out of town to be beautiful, quiet & private, but only minutes away from all the advantages that cities have to offer. We enjoy making our guests feel at home and sharing our knowlwdge of the area and great places to visit and things to experience .We look forward to your visit.

Jake & Robyn

Why they chose this property

We love the area, and it is close to friends and our work. This community is one of the best & most desirable places to live in NM.

What makes this property unique

Drive in any direction from Placitas and the area changes so dramatically that you will feel you have traveled to another country. Santa Fe is the art capital of the southwest, and yet is only the tip of the cultural iceberg in NM. There are 6 Indian Pueblos & many historical sites nearby, and great hiking & biking right outside your door. The house sits in a high canyon valley overlooking the Santa Ana & San Felipe Pueblo lands, with the Jemez mountains & Cabezon to the west. Wild horses often wander down the slopes, and they may surprise you on your hikes. World Class Golf at the Tamaya Resort is 15 minutes away, and Paako is just over the mountain. Take a ride on the longest tram in the world to the top of the Sandia (means 'watermelon' in Spanish) Mountain Range and watch the lights of Albuquerque come on following a magnificent sunset. There is so much to do and see you will want to come back often. And of course, don't forget the largest International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in the world through the first two weekends of October. Let us point you in the right direction, whatever your tastes may be. Bienvenidos! Welcome to New Mexico!